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What Causes Stomach Bloating And Constipation?

Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014

Question: I have bloating sensation in my stomach and constipation and my appetite has also reduced. I am 63 yrs old. pl advise.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More information needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I would like to have some more information before I can give my opinion about your bloating sensation and constipation.

1. How long are you having these symptoms?
2. Are you a diabetic?
3. Are you on any medications other than rantac and laxative?
4. What laxative are you taking?
5.Are you getting relief with rantac and laxative?
6. Any tests done so far?

Kindly get back to me with these information and I would give my opinion.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 hours later)

Thank you for your time.

1. About six months.
2. No. I am not diabetic.
3. No.
4. Dulcolax given by the medical shop.
5. only temporary for a an hour after the bowls are cleared..
6. No tests done so far.

I have no appetite and I never eat stomach full. I have a sedate life and go for walk but not regularly. The kind of uneasiness persists throughout the day.
please advise.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

First thing I would advise you is to take medicine as per doctor's advice. Medical shop guys are not qualified guys to prescribe medicines.

You need to stop taking dulcolax. Laxative abuse can lead to harmful effects.
For good bowel movements the following should be done -

1. Take high fiber diet that incudes lot of vegetables, greens and fruits. You can take fiber supplements like Cremadiet.

2. Drink enough fluids

3. Thirty minutes of brisk walking every day.

Since you are 63 years old and that are constipated get a stool occult blood test done.

For the bloating sensation, see if normalizing bowel movements help. If not, then take prokinetic meedications like levosupiride after consulting your doctor. You need to check your blood glucose and you may require an upper GI endoscopy especially if there is loss of appetite and loss of weight.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar